‘Public Punching Bags’ Installed to release Stress in Manhattan

Jun 05, 2019

In today’s time, almost everyone has stress because of some or other reasons, in this situation people get frustrated which at times result in worse happenings. So, to avoid the serious consequence and let people release their anger in a healthy way one U.S. design studio has installed “cathartic public punching bags” across Manhattan.

These bags are big and yellow in colour; they are placed with a mission statement which reads: “The concept explores designing common spaces for the emotions we all face.

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Good or bad, as we travel from point A to point B we deal with a good number of frustrations. Frustrations that go beyond designed systems and happen, well, because we are human.The public punching bag offers an outlet for these emotions as a means to maybe develop a healthier way to address personal and collective issues in a public setting.”

Another reason why this step was taken is, last year Americans were considered as the most stressed-out people in the world and this time too they have reached the highest level.

Many people loved this unique idea and have also said that this will surely improve the state of people’s mind. These bags can be seen on the streets where people can just stop in between and try to lose their frustration by punching it.